Denis Malgin Takes A Top-Six Spot Wednesday

Colorado Avalanche forward Denis Malgin will be promoted to the top six for Wednesday's matchup against Toronto. The Avalanche have just lost Artturi Lehkonen (finger) for multiple weeks and Malgin is first in line to get a look in the top six. The Swiss forward has impressed lately by scoring in three of the last […]

Jonas Brodin Remains Out On Wednesday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) will miss an 11th consecutive game Wednesday versus the Blues. He has returned to practice, but it looks like Brodin still needs some more recovery time before he is ready to play again. The 29-year-old has skated in 49 games this season, posting 11 points with 73 shots, […]

Marcus Foligno Out On Wednesday

Minnesota Wild winger Marcus Foligno (lower body) won't play Wednesday against St. Louis. He suffered a lower-body injury in Sunday's contest against Arizona and will be forced to sit out yet another game. Foligno has been troubled by various injuries all season long, making only 53 appearances. The 31-year-old has recorded 19 points with 67 […]

Alex Ovechkin A Game-Time Call Again Wednesday

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (lower body) is a game-time call for a second consecutive contest Wednesday. He has picked up a lower-body injury and it forced Ovechkin to miss Tuesday's clash with the Rangers, but the Capitals captain could be back for Wednesday's game against Buffalo. Conor Sheary skated as Ovechkin's replacement on […]

Devin Vassell Out On Wednesday

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Devin Vassell (knee) will miss Wednesday's game against Dallas. The Spurs are maneuvering through a back-to-back set and Vassell drops out of the lineup after posting 10 points with six rebounds and four assists in 33 minutes Tuesday against Orlando. The team is trying to manage a left knee problem with […]

Jeremy Sochan Unavailable Wednesday

San Antonio Spurs power forward Jeremy Sochan (knee) will sit out the second leg of a back-to-back Wednesday against the Mavericks. He had a great night against Orlando on Tuesday, scoring a team-high 29 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, but Sochan now has to sit out a game as the team tries to manage his […]

Zach Collins Misses Wednesday's Game

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Zach Collins (ankle) won't play Wednesday against Dallas. The team will finish off a back-to-back set and Collins will be kept out of the lineup for left ankle injury management. With Jakob Poeltl back in Toronto, Collins has been enjoying a much larger role in San Antonio and has just had […]

Rudy Gobert Questionable Again On Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (ankle) remains on the injury report and is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Celtics. The former Defensive Player of the Year has been a regular on the reports throughout the season and is currently battling a left ankle sprain. He was able to play through it Monday against […]

Naz Reid Could Miss Another Game Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (calf) could be out for a second consecutive game, with the team regarding him as questionable for Wednesday's clash with Boston. He was a late scratch for Monday's meeting with Atlanta due to a sore left calf. Reid has drawn a lot of attention when Rudy Gobert has been forced […]

Robert Williams III Remains Out On Wednesday

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (hamstring) will sit out a sixth consecutive game Wednesday versus Minnesota. He's dealing with a left hamstring strain and will have his next opportunity to return Friday against Portland. Blake Griffin has found his back into the Celtics rotation in Williams III's absence, while Al Horford continues to do […]

Jalen McDaniels Questionable For Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Jalen McDaniels (hip) is regarded as questionable for Wednesday's game against Cleveland. He was injured Sunday against Washington, and while Philadelphia head coach Doc Rivers suggested that it's not a serious issue, McDaniels hasn't been able to practice and also missed Wednesday's shootaround in the morning. It's looking likely that McDaniels will […]

Trey Lyles Suspended Wednesday

Sacramento Kings forward/center Trey Lyles will sit out Wednesday's game against Chicago due to a suspension. He received a one-game suspension for his role in an altercation with Brook Lopez in the closing moments of Monday's matchup against Milwaukee. Giannis Antetokounmpo was dribbling out the clock when he was fouled by Lyles, who also pushed […]

Johnny Gaudreau Ties Franchise Record With A Five-Point Game

Columbus Blue Jackets winger Johnny Gaudreau tied a franchise record with a five-point effort in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime win against San Jose. He became the fifth Blue Jackets player to register five points in a single game, and Gaudreau capped off his third career five-point game in style by scoring the game-winning goal in overtime. […]

Leon Draisaitl Scores Twice To Reach 100 Points

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl became the second player in the league this season to hit 100 points when he scored two goals in Tuesday's 6-3 win over Ottawa. The German superstar had a goal reserved for each of the first two periods. For just the second time in the NHL, the same teammates have […]

Taylor Raddysh Gets His First Hat Trick In Surprising Win

Chicago Blackhawks winger Taylor Raddysh had a dream ending to Tuesday's clash with Boston, scoring a third-period hat trick to lift the team to a 6-3 victory. The 25-year-old became only the fifth Blackhawks player across the last 27 years to tally three goals in the third frame. After sitting on a horrible 15-game goal […]

Jesperi Kotkaniemi Has Three Points In Tuesday's Win

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi picked up three points as the team's offense sparked back to life in Tuesday's 5-3 victory over Winnipeg. The Hurricanes had gone scoreless in each of their last two games and boasted just one goal across three outings before things started to click again Tuesday. Kotkaniemi scored twice and had […]

Jonathan Marchessault Stays In Hot Form Tuesday

Vegas Golden Knights winger Jonathan Marchessault scored in a third consecutive game and added two assists for a great three-point performance in Tuesday's 5-2 victory in Philadelphia. He produced two power-play points across the contest in 16:45 of ice time. Following a couple of quiet months, Marchessault has found his stride again in March, registering […]

Brandon Hagel Shines On First Line

Tampa Bay Lightning winger Brandon Hagel was the key man Tuesday against New Jersey, producing a goal and two assists in a 4-1 victory. With Steven Stamkos (lower body) ruled out for the contest, Hagel jumped on the first line and found immediate chemistry with Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point. He even managed to collect […]

Petr Mrazek Goes Down With Another Groin Injury

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek saw his bad luck with groin injuries continue on Tuesday against Boston, as he was forced to exit the game in the second period. The Czech netminder had a great time against the league leaders, saving all 16 shots he faced, but his night turned sour with the injury. Luckily, […]

Jeff Petry Under Evaluation Following Tuesday's Exit

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jeff Petry exited Tuesday's game against Montreal with an undisclosed injury. It was an awful night all around for him, as Petry was minus-three in the contest across 14:52 of action. Follow blue-liner Jan Rutta was also hurt, leaving the Penguins with four defensemen. Both players are currently being evaluated to determine […]

Artturi Lehkonen Ruled Out For 4-6 Weeks

Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen is facing a 4-6-week recovery period after breaking a finger in Monday's clash with Montreal. This means that it's very unlikely he can play again this regular season but should return in the playoffs as Colorado hopes to defend the Stanley Cup. Lehkonen heads to the shelf with 20 goals […]

Dmitry Kulikov Considered Week-To-Week

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Dmitry Kulikov will miss Tuesday's matchup against Montreal with a lower-body injury, and the team considers him week-to-week. Kulikov, who arrived in a trade deadline deal from Anaheim, was injured in only his fourth game for the team Sunday against the Rangers. The Russian blue-liner has managed 16 points in 65 games […]

Josh Morrissey A Game-Time Call Tuesday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (lower body) is regarded as a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup against Carolina. He was unavailable for the first time this season on Sunday when the Jets beat Tampa Bay 3-2. The 27-year-old has had a huge career year in 2022-23 with 67 points in 66 games. Only San Jose's […]

Hampus Lindholm Back For Bruins Tuesday

Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm (foot) will be back in the lineup Tuesday against Chicago. He sat out Sunday's match against Detroit after blocking a shot in another meeting between the two teams Saturday. Lindholm is one of the many Bruins players to enjoy a big campaign in 2022-23. He has recorded 42 points across […]

Connor Murphy Returns For Chicago Tuesday

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (personal) will be back in action Tuesday against Boston. He sat out the previous two games for personal reasons. The 29-year-old has posted five goals and five assists in 64 games this season, adding 131 hits and 125 blocks. Murphy has been a good source for defensive stats but doesn't […]

Luke Evangelista Set To Return Tuesday

Nashville Predators right wing Luke Evangelista (upper body) is set to return to the lineup for Tuesday's clash with Detroit. Nashville head coach John Hynes has said that there's "a good chance" Evangelista returns, which is a strong signal that he is able to play again after missing the previous game with an upper-body problem. […]

Alex Ovechkin A Game-Time Call Tuesday

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin is battling a lower-body injury and is regarded as a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against the Rangers. The veteran superstar missed a game back in January with a lower-body injury, but it's not clear if the two injuries are related. Ovechkin is a massive part of the Washington […]

Andrei Svechnikov Undergoing Season-Ending Knee Surgery

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Andrei Svechnikov (knee) is set to have season-ending surgery this week. The Russian talent tore his right ACL in Saturday's game against the Golden Knights and faces a lengthy recovery period. The 22-year-old wraps up his fifth NHL season with 23 goals and 55 points in 64 games. Jesse Puljujarvi is […]

Cale Makar Makes Franchise History Monday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar had a historic outing on Monday against Montreal, passing Tyson Barrie for sole possession of the most three-point games by a defenseman in franchise history. He had his 18th such outing with three assists in an 8-4 win. After a head injury threatened to derail his season, Makar has come […]

Valeri Nichushkin Amasses Three Points Against Montreal

Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin went for a goal and two assists in Monday's high-scoring 8-4 win over the Canadiens, collecting two of his points in power-play situations. The Russian winger finds himself on a massive scoring run, having put up 16 points in his past 11 outings. The Avalanche will be hoping for more […]